Jalon Kilgore
| South Carolina Gamecocks – No. 24 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Sophomore |
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| Born: | January 27, 2005 Eatonton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 211 lb (96 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Putnam County High School |
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Jalon Kilgore is an American football defensive back for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Early life and high school
[edit]Kilgore attended high school at Putnam County. Coming out of high school, Kilgore was rated as a three star recruit, the number 44 safety, and the 43rd best prospect in the State of Georgia in the class of 2023.[1] Kilgore also held offers from schools such as Clemson, Oklahoma, Michigan and Tennessee Tech, South Carolina Florida, Florida State, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt.[2] Kilgore ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.[3][4]
College career
[edit]In Kilgore's first career game in week one of the 2023 season he notched 12 tackles versus North Carolina.[5] Kilgore finished his freshman season in 2023 notching 76 tackles with one and a half for a being for a loss, six pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.[6] For his performance on the season, Kilgore was named a freshman all-American and was named to the SEC all freshman team.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Kilgore is the younger brother of Gerald Kilgore who is also a defensive back for South Carolina.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Olson, Andrew (June 15, 2022). "Georgia safety commits to South Carolina over Clemson, others". Saturday Down South. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Boynton, Eric (June 15, 2022). "Three-star Georgia safety Jalon Kilgore commits to South Carolina football". Greenville Online. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Crowell, Evan (December 21, 2022). "Jalon Kilgore Signs Letter Of Intent". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Crowell, Evan (October 13, 2022). "Jalon Kilgore's Athletic Traits Suggest Star Upside". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Collyn (September 7, 2023). "Jalon Kilgore looked 'right at home' in South Carolina debut". On3.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Jason Kilgore 2023 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Griffin, Joseph (December 18, 2023). "Two Gamecock Freshmen Named To All-American Lists". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Bacon, Arvon (December 8, 2023). "Jalon Kilgore and Trovon Baugh Named Freshman All-SEC Selections". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Holloway, Jeremiah. "'Clicked instantly': USC's Jalon Kilgore developed football skills alongside his brother". The State. Retrieved April 13, 2024.